{"product_id":"aberfeldy-2014-12-year-old-signatory-vintage-cask-strength-no-5","title":"Aberfeldy 2014 | 12 Year Old | Signatory Vintage | Cask Strength No. 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful and richly sherried expression of \u003cstrong\u003eAberfeldy\u003c\/strong\u003e, independently bottled by \u003cstrong\u003eSignatory Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of their highly regarded Cask Strength Collection. Distilled on 2 June 2014 and matured for 12 years in a \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill Oloroso Sherry Butt\u003c\/strong\u003e, this single-cask release was bottled at a natural cask strength of \u003cstrong\u003e59.2% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, with just \u003cstrong\u003e649 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAberfeldy is known for its naturally rich and honeyed Highland character, and the influence of the first-fill Oloroso cask brings considerably more depth and intensity to the spirit. Rather than being softened by reduction, this whisky is presented at full cask strength, allowing the richness of the sherry maturation and the underlying Aberfeldy character to come through with plenty of weight and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich honey and sweet malt open the glass, followed by raisins, dried fruits and orange peel. Dark chocolate, toasted nuts and gentle oak add depth, with a warming sweetness underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and powerful, with layers of raisin, fig and dark chocolate alongside honeyed malt, caramel and toasted almonds. Warming cinnamon and gentle oak spice build as the whisky develops, balanced by the naturally sweet character of Aberfeldy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming and richly textured. Dried fruit, cocoa, honey and nutty sweetness linger alongside a gentle Oloroso-derived oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly interesting bottling for those who enjoy \u003cstrong\u003ecask-strength Scotch whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e and the influence of first-fill sherry casks. The combination of Aberfeldy's honeyed Highland spirit, full-strength presentation and rich Oloroso maturation makes for a whisky with plenty of depth and intensity, while the single-cask nature and limited outturn of just 649 bottles add to its appeal for collectors and enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aberfeldy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signatory Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cask Strength Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Years Old\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 59.2%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 649\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highland, Scotland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to try this bottle in person or collect it locally? The Aberfeldy 2014 12 Year Old – Signatory Vintage Cask Strength No. 5 is available from Strong Water Co. at both our \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/pages\/ballater-whisky-shop\"\u003eBallater whisky shop\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/pages\/banchory-whisky-shop\"\u003eBanchory whisky shop\u003c\/a\u003e. Visit us in either shop and our team will be happy to talk you through the bottle and help you find the right whisky for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signatory Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57525455421820,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/thestrongwaterco.com\/nl\/products\/aberfeldy-2014-12-year-old-signatory-vintage-cask-strength-no-5","provider":"The Strong Water Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}